Adele STARR

I will always love and honor Adele for all the hard and wonderful work she did (along with my mother) to gain acceptance of the gay and lesbian community among a largely disapproving community. Thank you, Adele and Mom.

I remember Adele opening her arms to my mother after I came out to her at age 35. My mother subsequently spent years working with Adele as the treasurer of PFLAG Los Angeles. Two wonderful women who did so much for all of us!

I remember when I first came out my mother went to the yellow pages and found PFG (as it was called then). She called Adele and began attending meetings and for many years she worked as the treasurer of the local organization. Adele was so warm and welcoming; she really helped us and so many others at a time when gays were not generally accepted in society. Thank you, Adele!

I am so thankful to Adele for all the support and friendship she gave to my mother and me for many years during the 80's. Thank you, Adele, for being so loving and giving to so many of us. We stand on your shoulders.
Love, Maureen McLaughlin

I had the privilege to work with Adele and Larry in the early 80's. And I loved going to their house, and talking with them. I always learned something. Rest In Peace. Sandy Frith

Adele was a beacon of light, a strong and loving leader for my mother and myself. I remember all those years of sharing events during the 70's and 80's. I remember my mom and Adele marching for us in Washington before I ever marched myself. Adele, I love you and celebrate your life!

Adele was a saint. She was responsible for more family reconciliation than anyone we can imagine. Thanks to her, parents and children found a bridge to understanding, growth, and deeper relationship. She made a difference in a world that needed her loving hand. Such a legacy.

I left Los Angeles long ago and have not thought of Adele Starr in many years, but when I saw her obit online tonight I cried. I remember her as a loving, passionate, unwavering advocate for lesbian and gay people, determined to changes minds and policy. She inspired so many families to embrace their gay relative -- and so many gay people to be patient with their families. I remember sitting with Adele and the small, hard-working PFLAG contingent at the LAUSD hearings in 1987 (or so?) and was...